Delete task

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Description adds no behavioral traits beyond annotations. Annotations already indicate destructiveHint=true, so agent knows it's destructive. No disclosure of cascading effects, permissions, or irreversibility.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence with no wasted words. However, could include more constraints or context without being verbose.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Lacks details on prerequisites (e.g., need to fetch task IDs first) or output. Output schema exists but description doesn't reference it. For a destructive tool, more context is expected.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 0%, but description provides no explanation of list_id or task_id parameters. Agent must infer meaning from parameter names alone.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description clearly states the action 'delete' and resource 'task' with context 'Microsoft To Do task list'. Distinguishes from siblings like create_task, update_task, and complete_task.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like complete_task or update_task. No mention of when not to delete (e.g., if task is in progress). Implies usage only by naming the action.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.